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THE THREE GUINEAS TRUST

Registered charity 1059652 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Latest income
£4.4m
Latest spending
£3.9m
Registered
1996
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that total net assets increased significantly from £25.4 million to £46.7 million due to large donations from the Settlor and The Gatsby Charitable Foundation. The Trust holds substantial unrestricted funds and expendable endowment, with the Trustees confirming no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“In the year under review, there was a transfer from expendable endowment of £1,392,930 (2023: £2,115,894) to clear the deficit on unrestricted funds.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Legal services to BDB Pitmans LLP, a firm in which Trustee Dominic Flynn is a partner.
“Included within grant-related support costs is a total of £9,900 payable for legal services to BDB Pitmans LLP (2023: £7,948), a firm in which Mr D Flynn is a partner.” — page 27
“During the year to 5 April 2024 a net Gift Aid donation of £1,500,000 (2023: £975,000) was received from the Settlor who is a Trustee of The Three Guineas Trust.” — page 27
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Gift Aid donation from the Settlor, who is a Trustee.
“Included within grant-related support costs is a total of £9,900 payable for legal services to BDB Pitmans LLP (2023: £7,948), a firm in which Mr D Flynn is a partner.” — page 27
“During the year to 5 April 2024 a net Gift Aid donation of £1,500,000 (2023: £975,000) was received from the Settlor who is a Trustee of The Three Guineas Trust.” — page 27
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2025)

Total income
£4.4m
Total spending
£3.9m
Cost of raising funds
£99k
Reserves (reported)
£0
Employees
6

Reported reserves equal ~0.0 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
05/04/2025£4.4m£3.9m
05/04/2024£23.1m£2.7m
05/04/2023£1.6m£2.6m
05/04/2022£1.6m£1.8m
05/04/2021£1.9m£2.3m

Common questions

Is THE THREE GUINEAS TRUST financially healthy?

The accounts state that total net assets increased significantly from £25.4 million to £46.7 million due to large donations from the Settlor and The Gatsby Charitable Foundation. The Trust holds substantial unrestricted funds and expendable endowment, with the Trustees confirming no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.

Who funds THE THREE GUINEAS TRUST?

Funders whose own accounts filings name THE THREE GUINEAS TRUST as a grant recipient include THE GATSBY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmount
THE GATSBY CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONFY2024£20.0m

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